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Sep. 28, 2012
Italy’s Nicola Pantaleo Buys Stake in Indian Olive Oil Company
The deal gives the Italian olive oil producer a 27 percent stake in India's leading distributor, Dalmia Continental.
Sep. 26, 2012
Eurozone in Crisis, Olive Oil Marketers Shift Targets
At a time when purchasing power of Europeans is shrinking. Olive oil producers here will need to do more than just brand-building.
Sep. 25, 2012
Indian State of Punjab Gears up for Olive Cultivation
India’s leading agricultural state has received an official go-ahead to introduce olive cultivation across the state in a planned manner.
Sep. 24, 2012 Europe
Sep. 24, 2012 Business
Sep. 21, 2012 Asia
Indian Pomace Oil Brand Responds to Complaint on Health Claims
Sep. 17, 2012 Asia
Sep. 16, 2012 Business
As Russia Joins WTO, Better Prospects for European Olive Oil
Sep. 12, 2012
Council Establishes Olive Oil Price 'Observatory'
Improved tracking of olive oil prices and the provision of market forecasts and analysis are among the goals for a new 'business intelligence observatory' being set up by the International Olive Council.
Sep. 12, 2012
Olive Oil Not Always Local at Provence Markets
Sometimes the olive oils sold at local markets throughout the South of France are anything but local, and French producers say customers are being tricked.
Sep. 11, 2012
Indian Olive Oil Market Forecast Released
A new report titled “Indian Olive Oil Market Forecast to 2017” provides information and insights for olive oil producers and exporters.
Sep. 5, 2012
European Union Olive Oil, A Legislative Reality
Olive oil is becoming an “EU product” backed by Brussels through iron-clad rules regarding standards, labeling, marketing, health and nutritional claims and environmental rules.
Sep. 5, 2012
Indian Government Gets Into the Olive Oil Business
An Indian government-owned edible oil brand plans to import olive oil from Italy and Spain for wide distribution at affordable prices in the Indian rural and urban markets.
Sep. 4, 2012
When it Comes to Olive Oil Consumption, Turkey Lags Behind Other Big Producers
Turkey is one of the leading olive oil producing nations in the world, but its local per capita consumption is surprisingly low.
Aug. 29, 2012
Olive Oil Prices Soaring in Spain
Bulk prices for extra virgin olive oil have shot up 57 cents in Spain amid gloomy harvest forecasts for the next season, which starts in a month.
Aug. 27, 2012
Europe's Olive Oil 'Action Plan' Still on Drawing Board
Final details of the European Commission’s olive oil action plan may not be available until the end of September, according to sources close to European Commissioner for Agriculture Dacian Cioloş.
Aug. 27, 2012
Report Forecasts Olive Oil Prospects for Spain, Italy, Greece
A report projects the largest producers will have their ups and downs towards 2020. Only Spain is expected to experience a rise in production
Aug. 18, 2012
Olive Oil Importers Lobby Congress to Oppose Marketing Order
A new group called the Alliance for Quality Standards is urging lawmakers to oppose the adoption of an olive oil marketing order proposed by California producers.
Aug. 14, 2012
French Association AFIDOL Blames Bad Weather for €300k Loss
The French interprofessional organization recently introduced stickers to help consumers identify olives and olive oil produced in France.
Aug. 13, 2012
India’s Olive Oil Imports Up By Half
India’s olive oil imports increased by 49 percent in 2011, with the lowest edible grade accounting for most of the growth.
Aug. 13, 2012
An 'Oil Change' Helps Two Greek Companies Stay Ahead
Olive oil is now used by food companies in ready meals and food products in innovative ways signaling a turn to a healthier way of life.
Aug. 8, 2012
New Olive Oil Brands Find Space in Indian Edible Oils Market
Leading global and domestic olive oil brands are aiming for a larger slice of the edible oil market in India as demand, while still relatively small, shows promise.
Aug. 7, 2012
Spain's Olive Oil Agency Monitors Product Traceability
More than 20 plants involved in the production or packaging of olive oil or table olives in Spain were found to have no system of product traceability.